Our Curriculum…

In 1966, Barry University established its first graduate school of social work program in South Florida. The MSW degree program is
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the curriculum of
the School is planned in accordance with the standards set by the council (program assessment results).
The Master of Social Work degree program offers a curriculum that is framed in a trauma-informed resiliency framework.
At the foundation level, students are introduced to a generalist practice perspective. At the advanced level, the program offers a single concentration in
clinical social work practice. Although clinical in scope, our curriculum provides Barry MSW graduates with a foundation in policy practice, administrative
leadership, and applied social research. Our graduates go onto seek and obtain employment in a variety of fields, including health, mental health, gerontology,
substance abuse, local, state and federal government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profit organizations, private practice, and trauma
informed care systems with children, veterans, and victims of violence.